Re: Evolution and Thermodynamics

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From: Adi Livnat
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 00:00

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Just a side-remark:
If I'm not mistaken, it has lately become accepted that Sun's radiation is
not the only primary source of energy that is responsible biological
phenomena. Heat produced independently by Earth is being used by some
types of bacteria and maybe other forms of life.  (Which suggests a need
to re-estimate the probability for extra-terrestrial life).  If anybody's
interested I can try look for some references.  Hope I'm not misleading
you on this one... 

On Sun, 23 Aug 1998, C. Hillman wrote:

> get--- it receives a constant influx of energy from the Sun, which is then
> reradiated to deep space.  This energy flux provides the power which
> drives all biological processes, including biological evolution.

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